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The Mayakovski Assignment

by COLIN Webster

The winds of change are beginning to blow through the musty corridors of power in the Kremlin, heralding the prospect of a thaw in East-West relations and bringing to the Russian people the promise of hope for the future. But for some, freedom is as elusive as ever. Dr Andrei Mayakovski, a top Russian scientist whose successful research is hijacked by the war-mongers of the military, finds himself reluctantly working on a new secret weapon capable of upsetting the fragile balance of power betw... more

The Ones That Stare

by Michael Stephenson

Sometimes, silence is dangerous. Black and Native American. Chocolate and peanut butter. Darien and Sayen blended together like a perfect match. The charming, always-smiling film junkie and the always optimistic, coquettish altruist. The quaint suburban couple surrounded by quaint suburban neighbors. Perfect neighbors, though occasionally assuming. They all partied together, shared the latest community gossip, and sometimes... stared into each other’s windows. A tight-knit community that sho... more

When Moths Burn

by John Eidswick

James Strait, "the perfect hero for the twenty-first century," (IndieReader) is trying to put his violent life behind him, but the past won't let him go.

Settled happily in his rural Arizona hometown after being forced out of the FBI, someone bombs his home, kills a person he loves and frames him for the crimes. His plan to hunt down those responsible is sidetracked by a precocious street girl seeking protection from her depraved stepfather. To save the girl and himse... more

TETRAGRAMMATON

by Tim Heaton

A coterie of Southern eccentrics called the Cassiel Society, make a pact to decipher one of the most enigmatic books in history, the Voynich Manuscript. The book dates to the 15th Century but is written in a lost language that may be older than mankind itself. The book passed through the hands of da Vinci, Bacon, and Kircher, before it was hidden away until 1912. What the Cassiel Society doesn't know is that the book's sinister purpose was uncovered by the brilliant Ethel Boole Voynich a cen... more

The Privilege of Men

by Judith Mazzucco

The Privilege of Men is a thriller about the use and abuse of women and animals and the reflection on a culture of men that condones both. When money is involved, men will use anything and anybody for their privilege. It is an international tale of greed and horrific inhumanity toward girls, women and animals; an allegory where women are a metaphor for animals. It is a searing indictment of the international status quo and the inability of weak institutions and individuals who are unable and ... more

Dreams and Schemes

by Patricia Rusch Duffey

Penny Donerstag works as an events planner in the convention capital of Las Vegas. She has kept a dream journal for more than thirty years, using symbolism to predict outcomes and manage her business. Clues appear in her dreams, providing a guide to making everyday decisions and supporting her husband's more conventional methods. Her analytical skills take on a new role when her best friend, Bonnie, discovers she's missing items from the valuable collection given to her by late husband, Arlo. Pe... more

Holiday Resistance

by Roxy Matthews

In a world where resources are low, government sanctions control all. That is except mankind. C.C. Spring has waited years to be 'partnered', to give her mother the gift of a new generation before her final breath. When a news bulletin announces a change to the procreation laws, C.C. loses her faith in a system she's stood by since birth. Toby Moon met C.C. once when they were young. He studied her throughout the years, the legend told by her late father something he could not let go. When he ... more

The Secret of Scripture

by Felix Alexander

An ancient prophecy. A devastating revelation. The Holy Land on the brink of war. When a theoretical physicist is found dead on the steps of the eastern triple arched Huldah Gates of the Temple Mount hours before a technological summit in Tel Aviv is set to begin, Professor of Biblical Studies Aiden Leonardo is sought for questioning in connection to the murder. But what begins as a simple inquiry about Aiden’s meeting with the victim on the previous night erupts into a race against the clock t... more

The Secret of Heaven: An explosive mystery regarding the divinity of Christ vs the humanity of Jesus. (Aiden Leonardo Book 1)

by Felix Alexander

When investment banker Lazzaro de Medici is found dead, Professor of Biblical Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago Aiden Leonardo is the prime suspect. In possession of an encrypted letter given to him by Lazzaro, Aiden utilizes his extensive knowledge of Scripture to piece together clues that lead to a Lost Bible dating back to the time of Christ. Hidden within the text is an ancient truth about the most controversial message Jesus left to His disciples. But as Aiden embarks on his q... more

Palo Duro: A Young Adult Thriller

by Andrew J Brandt

Palo Duro Canyon — nicknamed "the Grand Canyon of Texas" — is the second-largest canyon in the United States and the largest state park in the Texas panhandle. Once home to many Native American tribes, though long gone, traces of their civilization can still be found in the canyon to this day. Rachel Hernandez, an anthropology student at West Texas A&M University has discovered something that hasn't been seen in nearly two hundred years: in the depths of Palo Duro, a fabled cave full of Nativ... more

The Secret of the 48th Foot

by F. J. Bowman

When a chest of gold and silver coins is up for grabs, all hell can break loose. And usually does. Academicians Ben & Julia discover this in a coded message from a student who has turned up missing. After they break the code they find themselves in a life-and-death struggle with a band of cutthroat militiamen who are after the same treasure the missing student’s message put Ben & Julia after. To keep ahead of their murderous pursuers the pair must rely on their wits, a former student and even th... more

Buried Secrets

by Krissy Baccaro

A mysterious disappearance. A dark family secret. Can Ella expose the ugly truth before it’s too late?

Families have secrets. Some secrets are locked, sealed, and taken to the grave. Others beg to be told. They ooze through cracks a little at a time. You tease them out until an ugly truth is fully exposed. Ella Perri knows there’s something hidden in the family cottage.

In his last breath, Ella’s grandfather reveals to h... more

The Governor's Appointment: "The South Shall Rise Again" by C. Anthony Sherman

by Chick Lit Cafe - Book Reviews & Author Promotions

Positioning to take over political, social, and financial power in small towns throughout Mississippi; a plan is hatched to overturn Historic Confederate Pride & power, with Strategic reverse migration from the North

MAELSTROM: Part I (Ryan Cunningham Book 1)

by Rip Converse

A sailing adventure to the Caribbean turns into a nightmare. Prior to his departure Ryan Cunningham meets a beautiful, younger, mother of two in recovery, who is trying to put her life back together. When he leaves the dock several weeks later his crew has grown by three to include Tory McCane, her 12-year-old daughter Jan and her 5-year-old son Willy. On the first leg of their trip they survive a two-day storm of hurricane force winds on the way to Bermuda. In Bermuda, they run afoul of an a... more

The End Begins

by Sara Davison

Bookstore owner Meryn O'Reilly and Army Captain Jesse Christensen are on opposite sides of a battle. When a radical Christian group claims responsibility for a series of terrorist attacks, Jesse and his platoon are sent to Meryn's city to keep an eye on the Christians. Jesse watches out for Meryn, a believer, when possible, although she wants nothing to do with him. His worst fears are realized when she commits a crime and faces consequences he cannot protect her from. With time running out, Jes... more

Tribulation (Cops Planet #1)

by Jaydeep Shah

When a couple celebrates their eleventh marriage anniversary at their old mansion far from the city of Naples, Florida, they begin experiencing paranormal events. While trying to find out the truth of what’s happening, they encounter a girl wandering in the mansion.

She is the girl whom the couple never wanted to see again in their life.

Surrounded by their sinful past and the girl’s deathly traps, the couple tries hard to escape the mansion. But they are stuck. There ... more

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